Absent Quote by Brigid Schulte
“As work weeks get longer and leisure time shrinks, people are becoming sicker, more distracted, absent, unproductive, and less innovative.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time, Brigid Schulte, 2014
Longer work weeks and less leisure harm health, focus, productivity, and creativity.
In simple terms: Too much work hurts health and innovation.
Key Takeaway
Reduce work hours, prioritize rest.
Themes
health
productivity
innovation
wellbeing
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
advisory
analytical
When to use this quote
- corporate policy
- personal scheduling
- health programs
Key Concepts
time management
work-life balance
stress
burnout
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect personal time?
- What changes at work could improve wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
Longer hours may be unavoidable in some sectors.
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